SB 701

This bill prohibits the operation of a drone in certain manners and prohibits a

political subdivision from regulating the ownership or operation of a drone.

Current law prohibits the operation of a drone over a state correctional

institution and the use of a drone with the intent to photograph, record, or otherwise

observe another individual in a place or location where the individual has a

reasonable expectation of privacy. This bill also prohibits the operation of a drone

in any of the following manners: 1) so as to interfere with the official duties of a police

officer, fire fighter, emergency medical responder, emergency medical services

practitioner, or search and rescue officer; 2) so as to constitute stalking or criminal

harassment; 3) so as to violate a restraining order or other judicial order; and 4) if

an individual is required to register as a sex offender and is prohibited from taking

these actions, for the purpose of following or contacting or photographing, recording,

or otherwise observing another individual.